Taking a Break ??

I am almost 100 % sure that this recent IUI (intrauterine insemination) was a complete bust. My Re would like to sit down with me again and discuss a new protocol. She is concerned because after I started the femara my FHS went from 9 to 24?? She swears it had nothing to do with the medication. I believe otherwise.
I am currently taking all kinds of supplements ( wheat grass, royal Jelly, Fish oil etc) and going to acupuncture once a week. My question is should I take a break this cycle ? I feel really stressed out and am hoping to get my miracle BFP (big fat positive (pregnancy test)) during this break.
I really want to work on myself and relieving some of the stress that comes along with multiple Dr appts, blood test, etc.

Looking for some success stories of people who took a time out to collect themselves and got their BFP.

Comments (10)

Moho17

Last edited 03/25/2014

If you feel like you mentally need a break I say go for it. This is all so stressful not just on our body but on our emotions too. You could take these next few weeks to just relax and not worry about peeing on sticks, taking pills, IUIs and scheduled sex. Do something nice for you!!

Take a break if that's what you need. We were being pressured into IVF (in vitro fertilization) with the whole "we need to get started right away" speech and we put a stop to it. We've completely lost ourselves in all of this and need some time to get our lives back. Focus on what YOU need...not what the docs think you need.

You are completely right !! We have totally lost ourselves over the past year. It's not normal to live like this and my body needs a break. They really need to lay off the "we need to get started right away" speech. It only causes more stress.

You are completely right !! We have totally lost ourselves over the past yea...

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03/26/2014

You are completely right !! We have totally lost ourselves over the past year. It's not normal to live like this and my body needs a break. They really need to lay off the "we need to get started right away" speech. It only causes more stress.

I've had two miscarriages, many medicated cycles, and in November, we tried an iui. When that failed, I said I was done and that I was going to concentrate on me. I'm overweight, so I started weight watchers, lifting weights, running, always being active. Just really concentrating on me. I stopped all the vitamins and supplements and just ate really healthy. From the end of January until the middle of march, I lost 15 pounds. My husband and I both we're coming around to the idea that children might not happen for us and for the first time, we started to imagine our lives without children, and we were ok with it. Finally had a little mental peace. Found out in early march that I'm pregnant. We were both totally surprised and now scared crazy that we'll have another miscarriage. Not sure if my story helps, or if it will end with our miracle baby.

I've had two miscarriages, many medicated cycles, and in November, we tri...

Posted
03/26/2014

I've had two miscarriages, many medicated cycles, and in November, we tried an iui. When that failed, I said I was done and that I was going to concentrate on me. I'm overweight, so I started weight watchers, lifting weights, running, always being active. Just really concentrating on me. I stopped all the vitamins and supplements and just ate really healthy. From the end of January until the middle of march, I lost 15 pounds. My husband and I both we're coming around to the idea that children might not happen for us and for the first time, we started to imagine our lives without children, and we were ok with it. Finally had a little mental peace. Found out in early march that I'm pregnant. We were both totally surprised and now scared crazy that we'll have another miscarriage. Not sure if my story helps, or if it will end with our miracle baby.

Congrats on your BFP (big fat positive (pregnancy test)) !!! That is amazing !
This is exactly what we have decided to do. I use to be on my feet all day and very active until I took a a job running a program at a hospital. Since then I have gained some weight and have been extremely tired. I told myself that if this IUI (intrauterine insemination) did not work I wanted to take a break and concentrate on myself. Gym, mani, pedi, date nights etc.

Thank you so much for your story it really does give me the hope and faith that I have been lacking the past few months.

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